Beach Bags Bring the Island Life to This Summer Season

Summer is officially in session, and with California sunshine in full swing, it’s time to swap out your worn-out canvas tote for something with a little more personality. The beach is your runway, and your bag should do more than just carry sunscreen—it should turn heads. Whether you’re headed to the coast, the pool, or a backyard BBQ, these chic new bags are designed to bring the island vibes to you. So ditch the outdated styles and dive into summer 2025 with these fresh, fashionable beach bag picks.

LSPACE Woven Straw Isla Tote

This bag is giving effortless coastal goddess. The Isla Tote by LSPACE features a beautiful neutral straw body paired with soft vegan leather straps. It’s large enough to stash your towel, book, water bottle, and a few sneaky snacks—but still light enough to carry without breaking a sweat. Bonus: its structured shape means it won’t flop around when you set it down on your lounge chair. Find it on for $119.

STAUD Raffia Moon Bag

If Carrie Bradshaw took a beach vacation, this is the bag she’d bring. STAUD’s cult-favorite Moon Bag gets a summer makeover with natural raffia and vibrant trim, adding playful structure to your poolside glam. It’s sleek, sculptural, and just bold enough to make your bikini feel like a complete outfit. Find it at staud.clothing for $375.

Paravel Cabana Tote

Sustainable and seriously stylish, the Paravel Cabana Tote is made from upcycled plastic bottles—and somehow still manages to look Hamptons-level chic. It’s stain-resistant, water-resistant, and spill-proof, making it perfect for wild kids, sandy flip-flops, or that piña colada you swore wouldn’t tip over. Available at tourparavel.com for $165.

L*SPACE x ALOHAS Playa Woven Market Bag

Simple, sweet, and handwoven to perfection—this market bag is part of a limited-edition collaboration between California brand L*SPACE and European label ALOHAS. The soft cream hue and oversized open weave give it that dreamy “I just stumbled off a yacht” look, whether you’re beach-bound or brunching. Scoop it up for $88 on alohas.io.

ALO Yoga Soho Bag

Function meets fashion in the Soho Bag from ALO Yoga. Technically a gym bag, but trust—it moonlights as a killer beach tote. With multiple zip compartments, luxe matte fabric, and a streamlined design, it transitions from sweat to sand with serious style. Also, it fits an oversized towel and your laptop, in case you’re “working remotely.” Get yours at aloyoga.com for $138.

Hat Attack Sunrise Packable Tote

Don't want to commit to one shape? No problem. This soft straw tote from Hat Attack folds flat in your suitcase but bounces back when it’s time to shine. With a light woven texture and rope handles, it’s the kind of bag that looks better with sand on it. Available at hatattack.com for $110.

FREDA SALVADOR Recycled Net Tote

This edgy-meets-earthy bag is made with 100% recycled cotton and a whole lot of attitude. Designed in California, the open net construction gives it that "I shop at the farmers’ market and also wear SPF 50" vibe. It’s the perfect grab-and-go bag for spontaneous beach days and fits everything but the beach umbrella. Grab it on fredasalvador.com for $88.

FINAL THOUGHTS

This summer, your bag shouldn’t just carry the essentials—it should be the essential. From sustainable finds to sleek designer statements, these beach bags prove you don’t have to travel far to feel like you're living the resort life. Go ahead, accessorize like you’re on vacation—even if your only destination is your backyard pool.

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